Global Korea Scholarship (GKS)
Korean government fully funded scholarship via embassy or university track. 2026 graduate embassy track closed (Pakistan quota: 8).
Funder: NIIED / Korean Government
Applications closed
Last deadline: 25 February 2026 — Graduate embassy track historically opens February. Monitor studyinkorea.go.kr and Embassy of ROK Pakistan.
Applications closed for 2026 graduate embassy track. Last deadline 25 February 2026.
How to apply
Embassy track via Study in Korea system, or university track (one track only)
What it covers
- tuition
- monthly stipend
- airfare
- korean language training
- insurance
Consultant warning
GKS applications go through official embassy/university channels. Agents claiming reserved Korean government seats for Pakistanis are a red flag.
Common mistakes
- Ignoring the mandatory Korean language year
- Applying on both embassy and university tracks
- Assuming a large Pakistan quota — 2026 embassy graduate quota was 8
- Paying consultants for 'guaranteed' GKS nomination
Cycle facts last verified 2026-07-13. Confirm deadlines and eligibility on the official pages before applying.